The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs
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Get an instant 3D Printing quote All uploads are secure and confidentialOur online 3d printing services leverage a global network of over 2,400 3D printing machines, which means our customers get both competitive prices and fast lead times. We specialise in five processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of metal 3D prints for industrial applications.
“Parts were delivered with consistent quality, good packaging, and a quick turnaround. Good work!”
“Very fast and friendly, 5 Stars as always !!!”
“Danke. Trotz des komplexen Designs wurde das Gehäuse sehr gut, selbst die M2 Bohrungen. ”
“Easy to deal with, good product.. will use again...”
“Perfect service for a newcommer like me! ”
“Highly professional work and very helpful staff.”
“Only three words...Simply the best! Top quality, fast service...what else?”
“Good service, great assistance and punctual delivery!”
“Excellent quality, very fast in communication and dirty cheap!”
“Tempi di stampa veloci e qualità del prodotto alta”
“Ho ricevuto il modello nei tempi previsti, di ottima fattura, tutto secondo le previsioni. Consigliatissimo”
“Print quality excellent and great customer service. Thanks!”
“Perfetto, assistenza ottima, personale molto comprensivo e con voglia di lavorare .”
“Wie immer hervorragende Kommunikation, exzellente Druckqualität und toller Support.”
“Nice and flexible contact. We did try something out and the result was as he expected and described. Great Service!”
“Very good and professional! Would recommend to everybody.”
“Print quality is very good, very friendly, communicates very well, makes a lot of effort to print the parts as good as possible, and the parts are done way faster than expected/promised.”
“Il top del top sicuramente le prossime stampe le faró qui”
“Very quick and splendid service and shipping!”
“Extrem gute Druckqualität! Das Beste was ich bis jetzt gesehen habe, egal welche Technologie.”
“I will definitely use his services again! Quick, great quality and great input and tips for a better print!”
“Perfect quality, amazing service, great communication and speedy delivery. Thank you for this amazing 3d-printing service!”
“Fantastic service, great communication, highly recommended! ”
“All ok, only black resing is painted resin not black resin, but not a problem.”
“Everything as expected and fast service. Thank you!”
We’re eliminating slow and antiquated processes with automated engineering tools to help you reduce development cycles and increase the speed at which projects are delivered.
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You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.
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Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.
3D printing process
FDM | SLA | SLS | MJF | DMLS | |
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Available materials | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
[US] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 | From 10 |
[EU] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 | From 10 |
[US] Maximum build size | 19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68'' | 5.7" x 5.7" x 6.8" | 16.5" × 19.7" × 16.5" | 14.9'' x 11.2'' x 14.9'' | 9.84'' x 12.80'' x 9.84'' |
[EU] Maximum build size | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 145 × 145 × 175 mm | 400 x 480 x 400 mm | 380 x 285 x 380 mm | 250 x 325 x 250 mm |
[US] Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.0196'' | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.006" | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012'' | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012'' | <10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.008" >10mm: ± 2% |
[EU] Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.15 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | <10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.2 mm >10mm: ± 2% |
Prototyping applications | Low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototyping and visual design verification. | Detailed visual prototypes (especially of injection molded parts). | Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to MJF. | Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to SLS. | Design verification of metal parts. |
End-part applications | Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures. | Small, smooth, non-functional end parts. | Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to MJF | Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to SLS. | Alternative to CNC machining for complex, small or low-volume metal parts. |
Need help choosing? We have a whole range of resources on selecting the right 3D printing material for your application
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Resin | Post-cure time (mins) | Post-cure temperature |
---|---|---|
Standard clear | 15 | 60 °C |
Standard black | 30 | 60 °C |
Standard white | 30 | 60 °C |
Standard grey | 30 | 60 °C |
Tough 2000 | 30 | 70 °C |
Durable | 60 | 60 °C |
Grey pro | 15 | 80 °C |
High temp | 120 | 80 °C |
Flexible | 15 | 60 °C |
Rigid | 15 | 80 °C |
Every order includes our standard inspection report. Further reports and certifications are available on request, submit an order to begin.